Prayer Rope – 33 Knots – Mount Athos

Description

Prayer Rope with 33 Knots in Ivory Color and Cross with Brown Bead

This prayer rope is a genuine monastic handiwork. It consists of 33 knots in ivory color, with a woven ivory cross at the end, adorned with a brown bead. It is handcrafted by the monks of Mount Athos as part of their ministry, made with great care and love. Prayer ropes are the most well-known monastic handicraft, according to the tradition of Mount Athos. The monks use the proceeds from these prayer ropes to support their daily needs and fund the maintenance of their cells and sketes.

Prayer Rope: Usage

The prayer rope usually consists of 33 or 100 knots, but it can also be larger with 200 or 300 knots.
It is an essential aid for prayer for monks, clergy, and laity alike. Each time a prayer (usually short) is said, a knot is counted. This helps to keep track of the number of repetitions or the passage of time.

According to Christian tradition, prayer ropes have their origins with Saint Pachomius in the year 320 AD. Specifically, Saint Pachomius sought a way to help monks focus during prayer. One night, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to him in a dream and showed him how to create this tool to aid prayer. Thus, the prayer rope was created as a gift from God to humanity.

Length: 32.5 cm

Origin: Mount Athos